New Zealand new vehicle sales are on track for the highest ever annual total this year as a buoyant local economy underpins demand.

Renault are seriously looking at entering the light-truck (or ute if you're from our part of the world) market with the Duster Oroch design concept set to make its debut at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil starting this week. Photos / Supplied

Kiwi music legend Dave Dobbyn is also a Toyota ambassador. He talks to Donna McIntyre about his car and highlights of driving in New Zealand.

Driven Magazine pits the Volkswagen CrossPolo against the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Is the CrossPolo a half-price hero? Photos / David Linklater